We are Social Workers advocating for the end of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Somalia and Sudan. This is a direct human rights violation in accordance with the United Nations, Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is clear that Sudan and Somalia

For women, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is the heart of darkness: a territory where they are sexually attacked, mutilated and killed in ways so vicious that the United Nations calls it unprecedented. But for the survivors, the horror

Assaults on women and young girls, especially domestic violence, acid attacks, honor killings, FGM and forced marriage that have become a growing problem in some Muslim countries, are barbaric, inhumane and completely contrary to Islamic teachings.

Sharia law deems a woman unequal and subordinate to her husband. Under Sharia, women's testimony is worth half that of men's, women have limited rights to divorce and child custody and women can be executed for apostasy or stoned to death for adultery.

Pakistan moved towards outlawing domestic violence when lawmakers approved a bill Tuesday that will punish those found guilty of beating women or children with jail terms and fines. The law, passed unanimously, was called a "big day" for Pakistani women.

"I hope you will publish this letter to let others know that women suffer greatly from this practice,not only in Africa,but in other countries.Women need to break the silence,support one another in this effort so our daughters will have brighter futures"